The Coming of the Whirlpool is the first volume in a stunning series from Miles Franklin Award winner Andrew McGahan. It is a perilous attraction to be sure, but could it be that his future somehow lies with the Ship Kings? Or will he be called upon to descend to his death, when the terrible whirlpool rises once more? Media The Coming of the Whirlpool: The Ship Kings Reviews For fans of Hornblower, Ramageand Patrick O’Brien’s Master and Commanderseries, but also for fantasy lovers. Dow is fascinated by their fine tall vessels, and even more so by a mysterious girl who lives aboard their flagship. The Coming of the Whirlpoolis the first volume in a stunning series from Miles Franklin Award winner, Andrew McGahan. Then the rulers of all the world - the proud and cruel Ship Kings - arrive in the Claw. He hopes to learn there of seafaring, but he finds only a fearful people who scarcely dare sail at all, for they have been cursed by a monstrous whirlpool that haunts the bay, stealing away their sons. But driven by a strange sea-longing he ventures down to the great grim bay known as the Claw. And if they discover who you are, they will kill you.' Young Dow Amber is no sailor. If you go to sea, you will come to the attention of the Ship Kings. Miles Franklin-winning author Andrew McGahan turned his attention to writing for young adults with his series Ship Kings, the first book of which - The Coming of the Whirlpool - was released last year to critical acclaim. From the award-winning author of Praise and The White Earth comes a magnificent young adult series about destiny and desire, set in a brilliantly realised fantasy world.
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